As part of her mission to steady the ship of state and improve Alabama’s image, Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Enterprise Mayor Kenneth Boswell as Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. “ADECA provides valuable support to…
Late Thursday night, the Alabama Senate fulfilled its constitutional duty and passed a responsible General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2018 by a 24-4 vote. The $1.8 billion budget level-funds most agencies, with a targeted $3.3 million increase for the…
Hundreds packed the Community Congregational United Church of Christ. They say 14 year old Jaquerria Timmons was a star student and good kid that remained mostly to herself. She was gunned down…
https://youtu.be/BicRnlK56dI The term fake news has gained popularity in the past year. It's often the focus of political speeches, late-late night talk shows and now legislation in a few states. It's also a topic of discussion in journalism classes at…
State senators have approved an Alabama general fund budget after a debate where tempers flared multiple times. The budget passed Thursday, 23-4. Sen. Rodger Smitherman sharply criticized one senator's unsuccessful proposal to take $600,000 from Birmingham tourism projects. Senators also…
Dozens of people Montgomery's National Day of Prayer service at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, including Governor Kay Ivey. People attending say they are in prayer on several things that…
The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak associated with a college baseball tournament in Montgomery, Ala. At this time, reports estimate that 25 to 30 individuals have experienced gastrointestinal illness that includes the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting,…
The Alabama Senate has approved new legislative districts over the objections of black Democrats who said the plan was gerrymandered to maintain GOP control of the state's largest county. Senators on Thursday approved the new districts in a 25-7 party…
Like many at Wetumpka's day of prayer, Pastor Ricky Bowe says prayer is important now more than ever. He explains "the issues are different, the issues are more extreme than they've…
Relieved Republicans have pushed their prized health care bill through the House. The mostly party-line 217-213 vote advances a bill that addresses their longtime pledge to erase the 2010 Obama health care law. Thursday's vote sends the measure to the…
In order to show proper appreciation for military veterans, active troops, National Guard members, and reservists working, living, and based in Alabama, the House Republican Caucus on Thursday will adopt a floor agenda stacked with bills positively affecting servicemen and…
Jim Byard, the head of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, is leaving as Gov. Kay Ivey fills names her own cabinet members. The governor's office confirmed Byard's departure Thursday. Spokeswoman Eileen Jones says Ivey has identified a…
Members of the Legislative Black Caucus suspended the filibuster of the House of Representative’s legislative calendar on Wednesday to support passage of the Education Trust Fund Budget. “Passage of the budgets is of paramount importance,” said Rep. John Knight, “this…
Huntingdon College's Marching Scarlet and Grey, with plans for a 100-member roster this fall, will have a new practice facility as classes begin in August. Construction, which began last year, will continue in earnest this summer toward a completion date…
Parents and children pleaded with a legislative committee to require insurers to cover an expensive autism therapy they said can be life-changing for children on the spectrum. The emotional testimony dominated a…
High winds have left more than 60,000 homes and businesses without power across Alabama. Alabama Power Co. says 62,000 customers were without electrical service early Thursday after a weather system moved through with winds as strong as 45 mph. The…
Orkin’s Top 50 Mosquito Cities list ranks metro areas by the number of mosquito customers served from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. The list includes both residential and commercial treatments. Atlanta Washington, D.C. (+1) Chicago (-1) New York…
Larenzo Esther was just 19-years-old. Police say he was involved in a shooting late the night of April 22nd. And ended up dying of his injuries a few days later. Wednesday evening,…
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit seeking the return of baggage fees to passengers whose luggage was delayed or lost on flights with an airline that merged with American Airlines. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation protecting faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or other households because of their religious beliefs. The legislation prohibits Alabama from refusing to license faith-based adoption groups that refuse…
Alabama lawmakers have advanced an effort to require yearly inspections of faith-based day cares that are currently exempt from state oversight. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved a compromise plan passed by the House last month. The proposal would…
Alabama lawmakers have passed the state education budget. The House of Representatives unanimously approved the $6.4 billion budget proposal Wednesday. Tuscaloosa Republican Rep. Bill Poole says the budget will keep state schools mostly funded at the same levels as last…
A Senate committee has voted to cut 3.4 percent from the budgets of most state agencies in order to steer $63 million to the state highway department. The Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee on Wednesday approved the budget…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma businessman are giving the city of Selma a makeover by fixing up scores of old dilapidated houses all over town. Darrell Steward and David…
A triple murder suspect is found guilty, but it's for a different set of charges. You may remember Deandre Lee, the Lowndes county man charged in the 2012 shooting…
